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The Economic Times
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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA as Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Islamic Republic

New York: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday (local time), with Iran set to press its case over the ongoing war and seek diplomacy aimed at easing tensions, moments after US President Donald Trump warned that he would "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a peace deal is not reached.

Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the General Assembly during the morning session on Wednesday, where he is expected to outline Tehran's position on the conflict, alleged crimes and what Iran describes as a loss of trust in international institutions.

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